HNPT Penampang Team Crowned Champions in Traditional Sport Tug of War at Kaamatan, Archdiocese Grand Finals

The sport

27 April 2025

PENAMPANG: The Holly Nativity Parish Terawi Tug of War Team (HNPT Penampang) has successfully won the championship in the traditional sports event at the Kaamatan Archdiocese Grand Finals in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on April 26.

The event involved teams from parishes across Sabah, including Labuan, and saw them competing against a strong contender, the St. Michael’s Parish team from Penampang, which secured second place.

Meanwhile, the third place was claimed by the St. Thomas Kepayan Parish team, after they defeated the St. Augustine Kinarut Parish team.

The team

According to the team manager, Mark Silak Sinto, he was pleased with the achievement, which was the result of close teamwork and brotherly friendship within the team, paving the way for success.

He also expressed gratitude to the sponsors and supporters, particularly Dennison R. Endang, who generously supplied the team’s jersey gear and was very supportive of the team.

The traditional Kaamatan sports event at the Archdiocese Grand Finals took place at St. Michael’s Field in Penampang. The programme included various activities such as Arm Wrestling, Coconut Husking, Chicken Catching, Slingshots, Sack Races, and many other traditional sports. The event was officiated by Bishop Datuk John Lee.

The Organising Committee and HNPT Penampang Tug of War Team are:

Organising Committee and Management, including Mark Silak (Manager)

Blasius Darrel Jr. (Deputy Manager)

Greig Silak and Billy Jinawat (Team Secretaries)

Team Rope Pullers:

Team Captain: Mark Mogindol

Members: Andy Gerald, Josue Junik, Jenseh Chin Kin Loong, Mike Andy Philip, Fredoline James, Jeffery Chong Vun Kuan, Andrew Bob, and Kane Lester.